B decreased attention span
All of the above would be the awnser
The nurse should first assess the patient's pain level on the pain scale and then ask the patient according to the pain rating if they would like anything for pain. If the patient says no, then the nurse should respect the patients wishes and remind the patient that if at any point they do need anything for pain to call. Also explain to the patient the importance of keeping the pain under control because it is much harder to relieve chronic pain than it is to control it.
Try putting an ice pack on it and elevating it
